RESIDENTS are being asked to have their say on plans to build 160 new homes in Scartho.

Cyden Homes, the developer behind the plans, is hosting a public consultation event in the hope of engaging with those living near the site, on land adjoining Shaw Drive and Glebe Road, before any formal planning application is made.

A spokesman for the firm said: "The purpose of the consultation is to present Cyden's proposals for the land, discuss any concerns with local residents and answer any questions you may have.

"Representatives of Cyden Homes and their team will be present on the day.

"Cyden Homes is an established local company, working on this development with Grimsby-based Shoreline Housing Partnership.

"We are looking forward to talking to local residents in the coming weeks about the potential benefits, such as supporting employment, creating new rights of way to the countryside and improving the facilities at Scartho Recreation Ground."

He added that the site had been identified by North East Lincolnshire Council as a sustainable location in an existing residential area, with homes aimed at first time buyers and older age groups as well as affordable housing.

However, some residents have already expressed concerns about the planned scheme – particularly over how the site will be accessed.

Rachel Ellis, of Westkirke Avenue, said: "I have contacted them to see where the proposed access points will be and they said they are not decided yet, as they wish to hear from residents, but they said three access points off Shaw Drive and Glebe Road are being considered, which will not be acceptable.

"Westkirke Avenue, leading to Shaw Dive, already has a traffic problem due to lack of parking. Cars are parked either side, leaving a single lane to enter or exit, which causes traffic issues on an already busy road."

Have your say

The consultation event will be held on Thursday, July 12, from 1pm to 8pm in Scartho Methodist Church, Scartho Fork. All are welcome.

Comments

When Shaw Drive was orginally planned it was for 100 new homes but after complaints this was reduced to 82. Residents were informed that Scartho had reached it's full drainage capacity so what will happen when 160 new are built? In light of all the recent flooding where drains could not cope with the heavy rain is this going to happen to us? It is well known that Scartho has low header pressure. In the field where the proposped building will take place the man hole covers are higher than the field - is this a flood plain?
Another big concern is that only bungalows in Kensingtom Place back onto the field - are they going to be overlooked by houses and will their security be in danger. Although affordable housing is very admiral why are not the many many empty houses in Grimsby being developed before yet another green site is being taken over.
Westkirk Avenue is far too narrow to take anymore traffic and Scartho Road in the rush hour is a nightmare, it cannot cope with more traffic. It is the only road we have to get to town so an alternative route is not an option.

The biggest issue is the access to these areas of land. Westkirke Ave is just not capable of holding more traffic from these two sites, even now cars have to queue to pass one another and riding a bicycle down the road is a nightmare as intolerant drivers simply try to squeeze passed putting the cyclist in danger. What will it be like with double the number of dewelling? On Shaw Drive there is a distinct lack of pavements, so walking to the village amenities and children to school is going to be a problem. This is turn will lead to more cars making more short trips.
The local people currently enjoy the open spaces and pathways around these field and these should be mantained for recreation. It is true that many people will have bought properties for their views of the surrounding open space and hopefully developers will be sympathetic to those on the perimeter of Shaw Drive. They should also keep the development in keeping with the rest of the area giving each property enough garden and parking space. Yes, have mised housing as two, three and four bedroomed houses and bungalows. This will allow a proper community with young people, families and the elderly to be established.
I would also like to ask what the developers are giving to the community in terms of amenities. As the community grows the amenities are getting fewer. We may have recently benefitted from a new Community Centre but that replaced an old Youth Centre. We have also lost a hall at St Matthews Church and we are soon to loose a Scout Hut. Just where are clubs to be held?
It is not a case of not in my back yard but please make sure this development is done with sympathy and thoroughtfulness to the current and future residents of Scartho.

That must be the new way to get the go ahead say that it is " housing for older people and first time buyer" which means loads of cheap mews to be build and stapped up by some group with money then rent them out, yes I am sure they will all be looked after by the tenants. What about the trafic you want to try and get past Tollbar at 8.45 now so god knows what this will bring, why dont you fill up all the houses that are stood empty, Scartho New Waltham are Humberston are getting bigger and bigge,r we all moved to the villages to be near the country side, guess we will all have to move further out. First time ever I have seen so manyh houses down Humberston Ave up for sale, WHY because the fields behind them all are buing built on for older people and first time buyers, if you want more houses start a new small village further out makes more sense

As a resident of Kensington Place i am really really against this proposal. I moved to this location recently on the basis that it was really quiet and has amazing views onto the countryside. My husband and i work very hard and paid alot of money to live in this location Why we need more houses in this area is beyond me.There are not enough amenities in the area and the schools are already bulging at the seams. There is sooooo much space at scartho top to keep building, so why here?????????? Really really bad idea :-(

They shouldn't be allowed to take up yet more green space when there are buildings in absolute ruin all throughout the town. Knock these down and regenerate the town centre. Take the old post office opposite the ice house on Oxford Street for example - room for 30 affordable flats? and that's just one location,there are plenty more!! I live in a quiet village and I paid more for my house because of it's rural location and views onto open fields,if a housing development were to block those views I would be absolutel devestated like I imagine many in Scartho are and like I said earlier sort the town centre out first - Guildford steet anyone??

Point taken chixxey. I do genuinely feel sorry for most of the young uns . I mean when a young lady with a degree has to get a job in a supermarket this speaks volumes. I know theres a much bigger picture , government and all but we see it all over the town , no respect on some rented places, not all mind.

GlynnyBoy, in regard to your concerns about the "riff-raff" who maybe renting in your area, perhaps unemployed because of the severe lack of opportunities in this area, apprenticeships that pay £2.60 an hour, no semi-professional work and only temporary contracts available, it may please you to know that our fab prime minister is proposing to stop housing benefit for under 25s who are unemployed so they will be unable to "rent" privately owned homes that are rented out by some who make a comfortable living and a fat pension from doing so. If the day came when they did find sustainable and valued employment, they wouldn't be able to afford the extortionate rents these private landlords charge anyway.

Ok im being sarcastic. This is a great idea but not for the poor people who own there own homes because lets face it most of these proposed new places will be going to the displaced bums who wouldnt know how to look after a rented property if their lives depended on it . Weve all seen it but no one is saying it. I live on laceby acres and back in the day it was THE place to live but since the landlord culture it might as well be the bronx. I own my own place but now half on the close are rented and i dread the day when i get new neighbours, its a nightmare and i cant really afford to move.

The planning must also take into consideration the local infrastructure surrounding this are, already Louth Road/Scartho Road are at maximum capacity and are well past there desgined capacity of a village through road. They are main routes in and out of the town taking large vehicles and reguarly bus route.
Most homes have a car maybe two? All the extra traffic thats got to come off that main road to get there and the services i.e water mains which if you live in the area know its a got a low header pressure. The building on Scartho Top never seems to end and its now being joined by the developments off Fallowfield Road.
There must be some robotic planner who just keeps rubber stamping half thought ideas....